We Have the Victory

MEMORY VERSE

1 Corinthians 15:57, Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

THEME MUSIC

I can't say enough about theme music! It will add SO much more excitement to your games and skits.

Here are a few we have used but as with any secular music, use with discretion. Only play clips or the chorus as needed.

* Are You Ready for This - Jock Jams

* Rock and Roll (the Hey song) - Gary Glitter (the beginning)

* Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

* Whoomp, There It Is

GAME / BASKETBALL TOSS

Two players will tie inflatable baskets to their heads. Their partner must get all four balls into the basket before the other team.

Items Needed:

Inflatable Toss Game

OBJECT LESSON / BE EQUIPPED

Items Needed:
Mouth Guard

Who knows what this is used for? It's used to protect your mouth so your teeth don’t get knocked out!

The bible tells us that we should also guard our mouth.

Psalm 141:3, Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.

Why does the bible tell us to guard our mouth?

Proverbs 18:21, Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Because our words are powerful! We can speak words that build us up or we can speak words that tear us down.

What if I said: I can’t do anything right. I’ll never be good enough to play ball. I could never be good enough to be a cheerleader. 

How does it make you feel when you hear those words? (sad, depressed, yucky)

What if said: I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me! I’m going to practice and I’ll be the best ball player I can possibly be! I’m going to practice and I’ll be the best cheerleader I can possibly be! God will strengthen me and help me! 

How does it make you feel when you hear those words? (strong, like you can do anything)

We want to speak life - so let’s guard our words!

OBJECT LESSON / SKIT

Items Needed:

Chest Protector

Ping Pong Balls or Foam Balls

Villain/Robber Costume

(Put the Chest Protector on.) Who knows what this is used for? An umpire or catcher uses it so if the ball hits them, it won’t hurt.

The bible tells us that we have something else that protects us. It’s called the shield of faith!

Ephesians 6:16, Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you

will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

Those fiery darts are thoughts that the devil tries to throw at us.

(Devil enters and throws a ping pong ball or foam ball at the chest pad.)

Devil: You can't do anything right.

Teacher: Oh, yes I can! The Bible says I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me. (throw the ball back at the devil.)

Devil: You’re funny looking!

Teacher: Oh, no I’m not! The Bible says that I’m made in God’s image! (throw the ball back at him)

(Add more if you like - things that the kids are dealing with. Devil huffs, stomps his foot and leaves. )

Those thoughts will try to come at you but don’t take them. You throw them right back at the devil by speaking what the Word of God says about you!

1 Corinthians 15:57, Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

WE HAVE THE VICTORY through our Lord Jesus Christ!

DECORATIONS:

Sports Fat Heads and Sports Fat Heads

Game Day Table Cover

Football Field Rug across the front of the room to do ministry and games on. Or use a large green indoor/outdoor carpet with white taped lines for a larger area.

Balls, jerseys, uniforms, helmets, baseball bats, sports equipment, etc.
 

SNACKS:

Popcorn machine

Drinks (Juice boxes covered with brown construction paper made to look like footballs. Add white football stitching.)

Cookies and cupcakes decorated like baseballs and footballs.
Large bowl or bucket of candy to give out for prizes or answering questions.

Snack Trays